The benefits: of basil

Hello my dear steemian friends

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I am @saifuddinmahmud from Bangladesh. I am very excited to join the contest. The contest name is The Benefits of Basil. The contest arranged by @lirvic. I am writing about this. I wish everyone will like my post.

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Basil is one kind of medicinal plant. The leaves, seeds, bark and roots of the this plant are all very essential. It is very beneficial for the human body. This medicinal plant works to cure various diseases. Most of the people use it for disease like Cold, cough, asthma, shortness of breath.

Question: Do you eat basil often? Do you include it in your meals?

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Yes, I often eat basil. It works best as an antidote for me when I get a cold, cough, or sore throat. I drink basil leaf juice when I need it, so I don't include basil in my daily meals. However, I often mix basil leaves with tea and drink it. This enhances the taste of the tea and prevents physical ailments.

Question: What benefits do you know about basil?

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I often drink basil leaf juice and mix it with basil leaf tea. So I have some ideas about its benefits such as -

1. Drinking basil leaf juice is very beneficial for cold and cough. Usually, when there is phlegm in the chest due to cold or cough, drinking basil leaf juice helps to clear the phlegm.

2. A sore throat is often caused by a cold or cough. Drinking basil leaf juice reduces sore throat.

3. Eating basil leaves reduces cholesterol and thus helps control body weight.

4. Increases the body's resistance to various diseases.

5. Helps diabetic patients control sugar. My mother also a diabetes patient so sometimes she eat this basil juice.

Question: Is it easy to find basil in supermarkets in your country? What is its price on Steem?

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Basil leaves are widely available in our markets and online markets. They are sold in different ways. Some sell whole basil leaves and some people make basil leaves into powder and sell them in packets.

Basil leaves	1kg	500 tk	27 steem
Basil leaf powder packet	1kg	1000 tk	54 steem

If you want, you can buy 100 grams, 200 grams, 500 grams, etc. Basil leaves and powder packets from the market or online market.

Question: Do you have any special ways of storing basil to preserve its properties?

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I have some good idea, how to preserve it for long time.

1. Basil leaves can be dried and then stored in a glass container for a long time.

2. Fresh basil leaves can be washed well and stored in a good container in the refrigerator for about 10-15 days.

3. Basil leaves can be made into a paste by blending them with a light mixture of water and storing them in the refrigerator.

Question: Share some tips on how to incorporate basil into our meals.

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Yes i can share some tips with my steemian friends -

1. Basil tea is a popular drink. It is eaten with a leaf along with the tea.
2. Basil leaf juice can be made and consumed.
3. It can be mixed with various types of fillings, such as potato or tomato fillings.
4. Cucumber salad is a part of our daily meal routine. A few leaves can be mixed with this salad and eaten.

Thanks to my dear steemian friends who read my post. Take care of yourself. Take the benefits from basil.

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